Not exact matches
Regardless of what verdict the jury brings back in the
case, Horner said the
case shows how reforms need to be made on how
economic development contracts are doled out.
It critically weakens the
case for the Comptroller of NYS, to regain oversight of scandal marred
Economic Development contracts, etc..
Economic development spending has come under renewed scrutiny after the governor's former top aide was arrested last year and charged in a sweeping bid - rigging
case that included prominent upstate developers who have received
contracts under the state's job spending efforts.
In both
cases, for example, lobbyist Todd Howe worked for LPCiminelli and the state - affiliated
economic development agency that managed Buffalo Billion projects and chose which companies would win
contracts.
Percoco was convicted on charges related to bribery and fraud as part of a broader
case involving
economic development contracts and politically connected donors.
Percoco is facing bribery charges related to efforts to secure
economic development contracts, part of a sweeping
case that has also resulted in charges for former SUNY Polytechnic President Alain Kaloyeros and prominent upstate developers.